Designing Pathways Public Input Sessions Planned for Phase 2 Eden Prairie Schools has engaged in its second phase of the Designing Pathways process, which seeks to outline a plan for its facilities that supports a long-term academic vision. A small design team of system level experts and three larger input teams made up of staff, students and parents/community members have sought to draft and revise options prior to public feedback beginning in February. Opportunities to provide feedback online and in person will be open to all throughout the process.  All public input sessions listed below will be held at Eden Prairie High School from 6:30 to 8:30 p.m.

K-8 Science Fair Registration Now Open Looking for an opportunity for your child to explore their curiosity of the world? Then join us for the Eden Prairie Schools Science Fair on Friday, March 3 from 9 a.m. to 12 p.m. All K – 8 students are encouraged to participate. Students are asked to develop a project in one of three categories: life science, physical science, or earth and space science. Students will learn about the scientific process and how to design experiments that include isolating, controlling and testing variables. Register online for $15 at www.edenpr.org/sciencefair or call 952-975-6940. Registrations are due by Feb. 10.

Kindergarten Registration Nights Kindergarten Registration Night is held at each elementary school in January to provide an opportunity for parents and guardians to turn in registration forms, tour the school and have questions answered. View the dates for Kindergarten Registration Night at your neighborhood elementary school.

Free Classes for Parents Eden Prairie Schools’ Title-I Programs  presents a series of free classes for parents during the school year. Register today for the upcoming session on supporting successful readers. Learn more at www.edenpr.org/class-series. The Eden Prairie Schools Personalized Learning Department is also offering two free courses for parents on Kids & Social Media and Personalized Learning.

Free Family Fun at Winter Blast Families with young children are encouraged to attend the annual Winter Blast at the Education Center on Saturday, Jan. 28 from 10 a.m. to 12 p.m. There will be music, dancing, games, face-painting and more.  The event is hosted by Eden Prairie Schools Community Education and is free and open to the public. Learn more at www.edenpr.org/winterblast.

Spotlight Students Gavin is a second grader who likes helping his friends and being responsible and Ariana is a fifth grader who enjoys research and sharing knowledge with those around her. Read more about our spotlight students on the district website.

Jan. 16: No School (Martin Luther King Jr. Day) Jan. 17: Forest Hills Elementary Kindergarten Registration Night, 4:30-6:30 p.m. Jan. 19: Eden Lake Elementary Kindergarten Registration Night, 4:30-6:30 p.m. Jan. 23: Prairie View Elementary Kindergarten Registration Night, 4:30-6:30 p.m. Jan. 24: Oak Point Elementary Kindergarten Registration Night, 4:30-6:30 p.m. Jan. 25: Cedar Ridge Elementary Kindergarten Registration Night, 4:30-6:30 p.m. Jan. 27: No School (grading day)